Christopher Roper, a 38-year-old white man, was found dead on January 14, 2021, behind the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Seale, Alabama. Russell County deputies quickly opened a homicide investigation and identified Roper about half a day after his body was discovered.

Investigators interviewed several friends and acquaintances and learned Roper was last seen with 28-year-old Samantha Elizabeth Malasig, described as his friend and acquaintance. Based on statements and other evidence, Malasig was charged with Roper’s murder and taken into custody. Authorities said they believed Malasig fired the gun and were searching for a burgundy or maroon Honda Civic thought to have been involved the night of the killing. The sheriff’s office also indicated drug use may have been a factor and that others could potentially face charges.

Are there witnesses or local residents who can account for Roper’s movements or who saw the described vehicle on the night of January 14, 2021?